Events
Our Fostering team will be attending the following events over the coming months, providing information on fostering opportunities with Dorset Council. Please come and chat with us and we'd be delighted to answer any questions you have!
April
Asda, Gillingham
23 April, betwen 10am and 12pmPop-down and chat with the team all about Fostering with Dorset Council!
May
Poundbury Garden Centre
3 May, between 12pm and 2pmPop down and say 'hi' to the team at Poundbury Garden Centre!
Online Information Session
14 May, starting at 6pmJoin us online to ask all your fostering questions! The event will be held via TEAMS, and the link to join will be available soon.
County Hall, Dorchester
15 May, between 9am and 4pmDrop by and see the Fostering Team at County Hall, Dorchester! We will be based in reception for the day, ready to answer your fostering questions!
Dorchester Lion's Fun Day
19 May, between 11am and 4pmDorchester Lions are holding a family fun day at the Great Field, Poundbury! Visit the team at their stall to find out more about fostering and supported lodgings!
Bucky-do Square, Bridport
21 May, between 10am and 12:30pmCome along and say 'hi' to the team, who will be based at Bucky-do Sqaure!
The Barrington Centre, Ferndown
24 May, between 10am and 1pmVisit the team outside of the Barrington Centre in Ferndown to find out more about becoming a foster carer!
June
Moreton Walled Garden Dog Show
9 June, between 10am and 3:30pmFind the team at Moreton Walled Gardens and find out more about becoming a foster carer with Dorset Council!
Online Information Session
10 June, starting at 12pmThis is a great oppertunity to join the team virtaully, via TEAMS, to find out more about becoming a foster carer. The link to join will be shared nearer to the event date.
July
Online Information Session
19 July, starting at 9:30amJoin us via TEAMS to find out more about fostering with Dorset Council! There's no need to register, just follow the link to join!
The link to join will be available soon.
August
Thorncombe Wood Visitor Centre
2 August, between 11am and 1pmCome and say 'hi' to the Fostering Team!
Online Information Session
6 August, starting at 7:30pmThe team, including current foster carers, will be on hand to answer all your fostering questions! The event will be held via TEAMS, and the link to join will be available soon.
Gillingham and Shaftesbury Summer Show
14 and 15 August, all dayEnjoy a fun day out for all the family, and say 'hi' to the Dorset Fostering team!
September
Dorset County Show
7 and 8 September, all day.Join the team at the Dorset County Show to find out more about Fostering! Enjoy a great day out for all the family, and say 'hi' to the fostering team!
Online Information Session
11 September, starting at 6:30pmOctober
Online Information Session
12 October, starting at 9am.Join us at our monthly information session, held via teams, to find out more about fostering!
The link to join will be available soon.
November
Online Information Session
11 November, starting at 7pm.Join us via TEAMS to find out more about Fostering with Dorset Council. The link to join will be available soon.
December
Online Information Session
4 December, starting at 7:30pm.Join us online, via TEAMS, to find out more about fostering! We will be joined with current foster carers to answer any questions! The link to join will be available soon.
Cerne Abbas Christmas Market
7 December, between 4pm and 7pmFind out more about becoming a foster carer with Dorset Council!
Dorchester Christmas Cracker
15 December, all dayA day full of festive fun for the all the family! Find the team in the Corn Exchange to ask all your fostering questions!